Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1901 — TEACHERS MAY USE THE ROD. [ARTICLE]

TEACHERS MAY USE THE ROD.

Waukegan Board of Education Authorizes, Corporal Punishment. At Waukegan, 111., the board of education has decided to empower all teachers in public schools to use the rod to secure obedience in their respective rooms. The rule has 'been in existence a long time, but has not been enforced for many years. Disobedience had become so alarming that soine decisive action was thought necessary. President Rev. William Etoll of the board believes strongly in corporal punishment. He said of the board’s action: “Why, the disobedience and disregard for teachers has been frightful. The only way it can be remedied is by having corporal punishment. Now that the pupils know the teacher is empowered to punish them, I expect a big reform.” Former President J. B. Gavin strongly opposed corporal punishtaent.